My article is dedicated to every nurse out there that has their certification, those that are working on their certification, and those nurses who feel like they want to get their certification.

COVID-19 reached a pandemic status in early 2020, creating an unprecedented global public health crisis. As of early 2021, much has been learned about COVID-19 but much more remains to be explained.

On September 29, 2020, I awoke in a hospital bed, burning up with fever, dripping sweat, and panting. I was Covid-19 positive and informed that morning by a rounding hospitalist.

As a registered practical nurse fighting on the frontlines of COVID-19, this past year was one of the most challenging, frightening, and critical moments for me as a nurse.

As we celebrate women internationally this month of March, it’s important to address one of the major issues ravaging most women and young girls today.